Flat Rock, Alabama
Flat Rock, Alabama | |
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 Post office in Flat Rock | |
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| Coordinates: 34°46′11″N 85°41′40″W / 34.76972°N 85.69444°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Land | 33.312 sq mi (86.278 km2) |
| • Water | 0.003 sq mi (0.007 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,365 ft (416 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 3,914 |
| • Density | 117.5/sq mi (45.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 35966 |
| Area code | 256 |
| GNIS feature ID | 118390[1] |
Flat Rock is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Alabama, United States. The Flat Rock post office was established in 1912.[2]
Geography
[edit]Flat Rock is located on top of Sand Mountain.
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coverland and area of 86.278 square miles (223.46 km2) and a water area of 0.007 square miles (0.018 km2).
Major highways
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Demographics
[edit]As of the census of 2010, there were 3,914 people. The population density was 117.5 persons per square mile. The racial makeup of the town was 94.9% White, and 3.3% from two or more races. 1.2% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
In Flat Rock the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18 and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. Marriage status: 18.9% never married, 61.4% now married, 8.1% widowed, and 11.6% divorced.
The per capita income for Flat Rock was $16,748. About 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line.[3]
Education
[edit]Flat Rock is home to Flat Rock Elementary School (grades K - 6), which is part of the Jackson County School System.
References
[edit]- ^ "Flat Rock". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ Foscue, Virginia O. (1989). Place Names in Alabama - Virginia O. Foscue - Google Books. ISBN 9780817304102. Retrieved August 2, 2014.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 2, 2014.
External links
[edit]- http://flatrock.jce.schoolinsites.com/ Archived 2008-07-24 at the Wayback Machine
- https://digitalalabama.com/best-small-towns-in-alabama/flat-rock-alabama/46275 |Best Small Towns in Alabama
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34°46′N 85°42′W / 34.77°N 85.70°W